Lahmacun, often called Turkish pizza, is a thin, crispy flatbread topped with a spiced minced meat mixture and baked to perfection. These Lahmacun Wraps take the classic flavors and transform them into a convenient, handheld meal using soft tortilla wraps.

This dish is packed with bold Middle Eastern and Turkish flavors from fresh vegetables, warm spices, and a rich tomato base. It’s perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or even a Ramadan iftar. Serve with fresh salads, yogurt-based dips, or a squeeze of lemon for an authentic touch!

Ingredients

For the Meat Topping:

• 1 red pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 1 green chili
• 2 garlic cloves
• Handful of fresh parsley
• 1 tomato
• 400g beef mince (20% fat for juiciness)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp pul biber (Turkish chili flakes)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp hot pepper paste (optional for extra spice)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For Assembly:

• Tortilla wraps
• Lemon wedges (for serving)
• Chopped parsley (for garnish)
• Sliced onions with sumac (optional)
• Yogurt sauce or garlic sauce (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Meat Mixture

• In a blender, add the red pepper, onion, green chili, garlic, parsley, and tomato. Blend into a smooth paste.
• Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and add beef mince, spices, salt, tomato paste, hot pepper paste, and olive oil.
• Stir well until everything is combined into a smooth meat spread.

Step 2: Cook the Lahmacun Wraps

• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and drizzle a little oil.
• Take a tortilla wrap and spread a thin, even layer of the meat mixture over it.
• Place the wrap onto the hot pan, meat side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is crispy and the meat is cooked.
• Flip and cook for 1 more minute on the other side.

Step 3: Assemble & Serve

• Remove from the pan and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and sumac onions if desired.
• Roll into a wrap and enjoy it as a street-style meal or serve open-faced like a traditional lahmacun.
• Serve with yogurt sauce, garlic sauce, or a side salad for extra flavor.

Tips for the Best Lahmacun Wraps

Blending the vegetables ensures a smooth, even meat mixture.
Don’t overfill – A thin layer of meat ensures even cooking and a crispy base.
Adjust spice level – Add more pul biber for heat or keep it mild as per preference.
Make it ahead – The meat mixture can be made a day in advance for quick meals.

Lahmacun Wraps

These Lahmacun Wraps take the classic flavors and transform them into a convenient, handheld meal using soft tortilla wraps.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Turkish

Ingredients

  

For the Meat Topping:

• 1 red pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 1 green chili
• 2 garlic cloves
• Handful of fresh parsley
• 1 tomato
• 400 g beef mince 20% fat for juiciness
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp pul biber Turkish chili flakes
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp hot pepper paste optional for extra spice
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For Assembly:

• Tortilla wraps
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Chopped parsley for garnish
• Sliced onions with sumac optional
• Yogurt sauce or garlic sauce optional

Instructions

 

• In a blender, add the red pepper, onion, green chili, garlic, parsley, and tomato. Blend into a smooth paste.
• Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and add beef mince, spices, salt, tomato paste, hot pepper paste, and olive oil.
• Stir well until everything is combined into a smooth meat spread.
• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and drizzle a little oil.
• Take a tortilla wrap and spread a thin, even layer of the meat mixture over it.
• Place the wrap onto the hot pan, meat side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is crispy and the meat is cooked.
• Flip and cook for 1 more minute on the other side.
• Remove from the pan and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and sumac onions if desired.
• Roll into a wrap and enjoy it as a street-style meal or serve open-faced like a traditional lahmacun.
• Serve with yogurt sauce, garlic sauce, or a side salad for extra flavor.

Keyword lahmachun, turkish food, wraps

What to Serve with Lahmacun Wraps?

These wraps pair well with:

• Ayran (Turkish yogurt drink) for a refreshing contrast
• Fresh chopped salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions
• Hummus or baba ganoush for extra dipping
• Fries or roasted potatoes for a heartier meal